Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Hays Accountancy & Finance are supporting a well-established manufacturing and engineering business in Scunthorpe with the recruitment of a Temporary Accountant to provide sickness cover. This is a broad and hands-on finance role within a busy finance function, offering exposure across both financial and management accounting activities.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance function whilst ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective financial control. This is a varied position suited to an experienced accountant who enjoys working across multiple areas of finance and can quickly add value within a fast-paced environment.

• Preparation of management accounts and month-end reporting
• Financial accounting activities, including balance sheet reconciliations
• Producing trial balance information and supporting statutory reporting
• Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Cashflow monitoring and forecasting
• VAT returns and other regulatory reporting requirements
• Bank reconciliations and payment processing
• Credit control oversight and aged debt management
• Producing financial reports and analysis for management
• Supporting and mentoring finance team members where required
• Assisting with process improvements and strengthening financial controls
• Providing ad hoc finance support across the wider business

• Previous experience within a varied accounting role covering both management and financial accounting
• Strong understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
  
  Knowledge of VAT and compliance reporting requirements
• Experience with in a manufacturing, engineering or similar environment would be advantageous
• Excellent Excel and systems skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Professional qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA part-qualified or qualified) desirable
• Available to start at short notice

• Temporary assignment with an established manufacturing and engineering business
• Salary equivalent of circa £40,000
• Office-based role in Scunthorpe
• Working hours:
  
  Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm with a 30-minute lunch break, and a 4.00pm finish on Fridays
• Opportunity to gain experience within a supportive and collaborative finance team